fireman
word
/ˈfaɪɹmən/
FYR-muhn
/fˈaɪəmən/
FY-uh-muhn
Definition
A fireman is a person whose job is to put out fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.
Usage & Nuances
'Fireman' is traditional and may be seen as gender-specific; 'firefighter' is now more commonly used and is gender-neutral. Used mainly in everyday or informal speech.
Spanish: bomberoPortuguese (BR): bombeiroPortuguese (PT): bombeiroChinese (Simplified): 消防员Chinese (Traditional): 消防員Hindi: दमकलकर्मीArabic: رجل إطفاءBengali: ফায়ারম্যান - অগ্নিনির্বাপকRussian: пожарныйJapanese: 消防士 - 消防士さんVietnamese: lính cứu hỏa - lính chữa cháyKorean: 소방관Turkish: itfaiyeciUrdu: فائر مین - آگ بجھانے والاIndonesian: pemadam kebakaran
Example Sentences
My uncle has been a fireman for twenty years and has many stories.
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It takes a lot of courage to become a fireman.
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The fireman helped save the cat from the tree.
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A fireman works at the fire station.
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The children waved at the fireman as the truck drove by.
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They called the fireman when they smelled smoke in the building.
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